Galaxy S4

Here in London we've got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, the company's latest effort in crossover machines between the point-and-shoot camera and their hero smartphone, the Galaxy S 4. This device is certainly a considerable bit thicker than the smartphone already on the market, yet it's not quite as large as the original Samsung Galaxy Camera. It's there that this machine finds its half-way point.

It's June 20th, the day we've been waiting for, where Samsung is set to take the stage and drop a flurry of new Android-powered products on the world. We're here live at London's Earls Court Event Center for Premiere 2013, and we'll be sharing all the details live as they happen, and of course getting our hands all over whatever Samsung announces. So what do we know, and what should you expect? Read on for more thoughts.

In the case of most modern day phone companies, the idea of replacing your battery or charging it out of the phone seems near impossible, unless you are a company tech employee. Samsung however, believes strongly in giving the consumer access to these important things, so they leave an SD slot and a replaceable battery on all their phones, behind the backplate. Now, you can finally purchase that new battery and charger kit for your Samsung Galaxy S4.

Last week the folks from AT&T announced that they'll be offering another device exclusively from Samsung, and that is their impressive Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet. After initially confirming the news, this afternoon AT&T is back sharing all of the details and pricing. You can get your own 4G LTE powered Note 8.0 Friday June 21st, for just $399, and even less with a bundle.

As you all know, the folks from Samsung have been going big lately with their ad campaigns, commercials, and superstar partnerships. Today we can confirm that one more biggie has just signed on, although we don't know the details. Samsung and hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Jay-Z have just teamed up for something big, and we'll find out all the details Sunday.

When you have extra cash to throw around, you might as well rock the latest and greatest smartphone on the planet with style. The iPhone isn't the only one getting the gold-plated treatment, and we have the Samsung Galaxy S4 wrapped in Gold, Platinum, or Rose Gold for you below. Sadly it'll cost you some serious coin so you better start saving your pennies now.

Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy S4 Zoom and while we are waiting to see where and when the handset will be available, a few in-the-wild style images have recently surfaced on the Chinese language weibo.com. The images are showing the Galaxy S4 Zoom sitting alongside the Galaxy Camera. And in addition, the Galaxy S4 Zoom is also pictured with an iPhone 5 and Nokia 808 PureView.

It's a common thing for your phone to just slip out of your hands, get knocked out, fall backwards out of your pocket, fall of your desk, etc etc. It happens to everyone, and no one can escape the fact that some phones just are not made for that sort of thing. Enter Samsung, with this video showing just how much physical abuse they put onto their products before letting them out into consumer hands, and you may just feel some mental relief.

Starting in July, Samsung will open up an "accessory" retail division, through an online/offline retail product venture in association with Best Buy. This will therefore allow for Samsung to jump into the same fold as Apple, with their Apple stores' accessory section.

As we all know, cases are an important part of our smartphones. While many complain about the look of a smartphone, in the end they cover it with a protective case to save them from the inevitable drop or two. Today we're taking a look at one case in particular that offers double protection for many handsets, including the shiny new GALAXY S 4. Take a peek below at our quick video and review of the Tech 21 Impact Mesh case for the GS 4.